Any Customer Service Representative (CSR) employed by a member company of PIA MidAmerica may be nominated. The nominator may be anyone at a PIA MidAmerica member company. Nominating is FREE and you can nominate multiple people.
The award recipient will have gone above and beyond to provide outstanding, innovative customer service or improve a process or service. They must currently work for a PIA MidAmerica member company in good standing. In addition, this person consistently demonstrates the following customer service skills:
Any Human Resources Professional employed by a member company of PIA MidAmerica may be nominated. The nominator may be anyone at a PIA MidAmerica member company. Nominating is FREE and you can nominate multiple people.
The award recipient should currently be working full-time for a PIA MidAmerica member company in good standing. He/she must exhibit:
Any Outstanding Team employed by a member company of PIA MidAmerica may be nominated. The nominator may be anyone at a PIA MidAmerica member company. Nominating is FREE and you can nominate multiple teams.
The Outstanding Team Award recognizes a team that worked together in an exceptional manner to complete an assigned task or that independently took on an improvement initiative (during 2024) supported by a manager. Eligible teams include:
Any Production Professional employed by a member company of PIA MidAmerica may be nominated. The nominator may be anyone at a PIA MidAmerica member company. Examples of eligible positions include: press operator, bindery operator, prepress, etc. Supervisors may be nominated if he/she operates equipment. Nominating is FREE and you can nominate multiple people.
The award recipient must demonstrate outstanding, innovative print production that is worthy of recognition. They must currently work for a PIA MidAmerica member company in good standing. In addition, this person must consistently exhibit the following print production skills:
Any job title employed by a member company of PIA MidAmerica that meets the definition of a PIA MidAmerica Young Professional may be nominated. The nominator may be anyone at a PIA MidAmerica member company. Nominating is FREE and you can nominate multiple people.
Any Estimator employed by a member company of PIA MidAmerica may be nominated. The nominator may be anyone at a PIA MidAmerica member company. Nominating is FREE and you can nominate multiple people.
The award recipient will have gone above and beyond to provide outstanding, innovative estimating or improve a process or service. They must currently work for a PIA MidAmerica member company in good standing. In addition, this person consistently demonstrates the following service skills:
Any educator who has made a significant impact in the field of graphic communications, printing, or a related discipline may be nominated. The nominator may be anyone within the print industry, including employers, colleagues, students, or industry professionals. Nominating is FREE, and you can nominate multiple educators.
The award recipient will be an outstanding educator who has demonstrated a commitment to fostering the next generation of print and graphic communication professionals. They must currently teach at an educational institution or training program that supports the development of print industry talent. In addition, this educator consistently demonstrates the following qualities:
Based on the following criteria, describe situations or give examples of how your CSR provides impeccable service by being an advocate for the customer and/or streamlines processes and internal communications, providing value to the company’s bottom line. Fill in your nomination information below and include other supporting examples.
Based on the following criteria, describe situations or gives examples of how your human resources professional goes out of his/her way to implement best practices, portray innovation and demonstrate leadership in preparing organizations for the future while actively inspiring their employees. Fill in your nomination information below and include other supporting examples.
Based on the following criteria, describe situations or give examples of how your Team works together to be the most outstanding team. Fill in your nomination information below and include other supporting examples.
3. Leadership / employer / associate testimonial – Share details from an associate besides the nominator describing why this team should be the PIA MidAmerica Outstanding Team of the Year.
Based on the following criteria, describe situations or gives examples of how your production professional goes out of his/her way to provide value to the customer’s and the company’s bottom line. Fill in your nomination information below and include other supporting examples.
Based on the following criteria, describe situations or give examples of how your Young Professional goes out of his/her way to demonstrate strong leadership, teamwork and sense of integrity at your company. Fill in your nomination information below and include other supporting examples.
Based on the following criteria, describe situations or give examples of how your Estimator demonstrated exceptional dedication, expertise, and impact in the field of estimation. Fill in your nomination information below and include other supporting examples.
Based on the following criteria, describe situations or provide examples of how your nominee has made a lasting impact on students, the print industry, and education. Fill in your nomination information below and include any additional supporting examples.
